Yakuza 5 Just Got a Whole Lot Weirder (and Better): Co-op Mod Adds Ichiban Kasuga to the Mix!
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
A dedicated modder has added a co-op mode to Yakuza 5 Remastered, letting you play through the entire story with a friend as Ichiban Kasuga, which is canonically ridiculous but looks like an absolute blast, mate! It's the kind of off-the-wall creativity that makes the Yakuza community so great.
Right, listen up, Yakuza fans! You know how sometimes you're playing a game and think, "Bloody hell, this would be brilliant with a mate?" Well, someone actually went and did it for Yakuza 5 Remastered. Thanks to the wizardry of modder Jhrino, Yakuza 5 now has a full-blown co-op mod called "Intertwined Fates." And the best bit? The second player gets to control Ichiban Kasuga, the protagonist from Yakuza: Like a Dragon.
Now, I know what you're thinking: "Ichiban? But he wasn't even *born* yet when Yakuza 5 takes place!" And you'd be right, mate. It makes absolutely zero sense canonically. But who cares when you can kick ass through Kamurocho with your best mate? Jhrino clearly just thought it'd be rad, and fair play to 'em, I reckon.
This isn't just some slapdash character swap, either. Jhrino's gone the whole nine yards. The entire story is playable in co-op, and even the mini-games have been tweaked. Imagine Haruka's dance battles with Ichiban awkwardly trying to keep up – comedy gold, I tell you!
Here's a taste of what this mad mod brings to the table:
* The whole story, playable with two players. (If you're a lone wolf, the AI will control Ichiban. He won't join you during free roam, though. Shame.) * Dance battles and hunting activities designed for co-op shenanigans. * Ichiban shoehorned into taxi missions, idol performances, and handshake events. (Purely visual, but still hilarious). * Cutscenes tweaked to include Ichiban, even if he's just standing there looking confused. (Which, let's be honest, is pretty much Ichiban's default state.)
And the best part? Ichiban's got his own unique moveset inspired by Yakuza: Like a Dragon. He can even use moveset mods, though installing other moveset mods will disable Ichiban’s special skills. Jhrino really did think of everything. He's even made instructions on how to get online co-op working, even though the mod was made primarily for local co-op.
Honestly, this is the kind of bonkers modding that keeps gaming fresh and exciting. It's a reminder that games aren't just products; they're playgrounds for creativity and collaboration. It makes you wonder what other crazy crossovers we might see down the line. Kiryu and Kratos teaming up? Geralt in Kamurocho? The possibilities are endless, my friends!
Tags: Yakuza 5, Modding, Co-op, Ichiban Kasuga, Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Original article: Game Rant